Arrive at Kathmandu and take a 20 minute flight to Bharatpur. Drive to to Chitwan National Park[, which is 1.5 hrs away by road. Take the evening at rest, and after a lodge/park orientation before dinner – overnight stay at the lodge.

Day 03: At Chitwan National Park Early morning, depart for Jeep Safari to the National Park. Return in the late morning. Spread over an area of 940 sq.km, Chitwan National Park is separated from civilization by the Rapti River(North), and the Narayani River(West). The later being a glacier – fed river, originating in the Annapurna Mountains, mixes with the warmer water of the Narayani to provide the land with crucial sediments. Lunch at the Lodge and rest. In the afternoon, depart for a canoe ride on the River Rapti, where, lots of amazing sights await; the most endangered species of Chitwan – The Gharial. There are chances of spotting Rhinos by the river, grazing in the grasslands, crossing the river, or simply wallowing in the river close to the rivers edge while feeding on aquatic plants. There is a good population of the Marsh Mugger Crocodile here, which co-exist with their Gharial counterparts. From November to March, there are a variety of Migratory Bird Species visible such as Bar-headed Goose, Ruddy Shelduck, Common Shelduck, Mallard, Great Cormorants amongst other waders. Wonderful Bird Residents such as Osprey, Crested Serpent Eagle, Collared Falconet, Peregrine Falcon, Lesser Adjutant Stork, Small Pratincole, Little Ringed Plover and Red-breasted Parakeets can be seen as well.

Early morning, depart for Jeep Safari to the National Park. Return in the late morning. Spread over an area of 940 sq.km, Chitwan National Park is separated from civilization by the Rapti River(North), and the Narayani River(West). The later being a glacier – fed river, originating in the Annapurna Mountains, mixes with the warmer water of the Narayani to provide the land with crucial sediments. Lunch at the Lodge and rest. In the afternoon, depart for a canoe ride on the River Rapti, where, lots of amazing sights await; the most endangered species of Chitwan – The Gharial. There are chances of spotting Rhinos by the river, grazing in the grasslands, crossing the river, or simply wallowing in the river close to the rivers edge while feeding on aquatic plants. There is a good population of the Marsh Mugger Crocodile here, which co-exist with their Gharial counterparts. From November to March, there are a variety of Migratory Bird Species visible such as Bar-headed Goose, Ruddy Shelduck, Common Shelduck, Mallard, Great Cormorants amongst other waders. Wonderful Bird Residents such as Osprey, Crested Serpent Eagle, Collared Falconet, Peregrine Falcon, Lesser Adjutant Stork, Small Pratincole, Little Ringed Plover and Red-breasted Parakeets can be seen as well.

Option of Full-Day Jeep Safari or Full-day Jungle Walk inside the park. Packed Breakfast and Lunch is carried inside the jungle. While the walks are not fully secure from threats of dangerous wildlife especially the Rhino and Sloth Bear, it has been undertaken since several years and Nepal provides the only opportunity to walk in the Core Jungles in the Indian Subcontinent, and is not for the faint-hearted – yet it is an adventure of a lifetime supplied with a tremendous amount of learning. 02 nature guides accompany you to keep an eye on things. A full safety briefing is delivered before the walk. The jungle provides an ever changing scenery, right from the time you depart on a canoe to cross the river into the National Park. Tall grasslands dominated by Elephant Grass, Riverine Forest, Sal Forests, Hilly Terrain and Dense Evergreen patches make for a wonderful safari experience at Chitwan. One never knows what to expect at every turn inside the park!

Spend some time with locals and take a walk in the Tharu dominated villages nearby – a morning well spent amongst the friendly people of the Inner Terai Region. Depending on the season, large fields of Rice, Wheat, Mustard, Mazie or Buckwheat surround you – the fields are alive with beautiful colours and smartly dressed locals. Bird life such as Yellow-bellied Prinia, Rufous-rumped Grassbird, Indian Grassbird, Bristled Grassbird and winter birds such as Buntings, Harriers, Steppe Eagle, Bluethroat and if extremely lucky : the Bengal Florican closer to summer!